Near party-line vote expected on impeachment ground rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats and Republicans alike are rounding upvotes on ground rules for considering impeachment of President Donald Trump.

A near party-line vote is expected Thursday on eight ps of procedures, which are certain to be passed in Democratic-controlled House. While Republicans say process has been secretive and tilted against m, Democrats counter that ir plan follows impeachment efforts in past.

investigation is focused on Trump’s efforts to push Ukraine to investigate his Democratic political opponents by withholding military aid and an Oval Office meeting craved by country’s new president.

It is likely to take weeks or more before House lawmakers vote on wher to impeach Trump. If y do impeach, Senate would decide wher to remove Trump from office.